By Jim Corah
Kirkstall Art Trail returns this July and is seeking artists and venues.
After a successful 2023 when over 1,400 visitors engaged with 75 artists and workshops across 28 venues in the Kirkstall district centre, the organisers are looking to do better for 2024.
“This is the best thing I’ve ever seen,” a young visitor said about exhibitors in St Stephen’s Church, which has been confirmed as one of the venues that will be hosting artists in 2024.
Artists, whether they are established or just beginning to start showing their work, can make a submission to the Kirkstall Art Trail’s CuratorSpace page. All artforms are welcome, and Kirkstall Art Trail’s organisers are also looking for workshop facilitors to help encourage interaction with art. The deadline for submissions is Tuesday, 2 April 2024.
The trail is made up of homes, businesses, and community organisations across Kirkstall, as well as open spaces like allotments. Organisers are particularly keen to hear from those interested in hosting art. Artists and venues provide a fantastic space for people to hold conversations and learn about art.
Last year the Kirkstall Crusaders help design a mural overlooking their football pitches. For 2024 Kirkstall Art Trail are looking to expand upon what artforms are on display, with performance, poetry and spoken word, and potential music being incorporated into the “friendliest event in the calendar” (another visitor comment).
Kirkstall Art Trail will take place between 11am and 5pm on Saturday, 20 July 2024 and Sunday, 21 July 2024 in multiple venues across Kirkstall.